Man Wanted in Armed Robbery of Ormond Beach Publix.

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News

Have you seen this man? 

In a release sent out by Ormond Beach Police Department, the search is underway for a suspect, who robbed the Publix in Ormond Beach in Ormond Town Square.

The robbery took place just aft 6 p.m. last night where officers were advised that the suspect requested to speak with a manager. When the manager arrived, the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded the manager take him to the Cash Office. Once in the Cash Office, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect made the manager and clerk, who was in the office, lay down while the suspect exited the store.

A search of the area was negative for the suspect. The suspect is described as a light-medium skinned black male, wearing black Nike sneakers, jeans, a dark blue shirt, a surgical face mask and a black ball cap with the word “CAT” on it.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Shane Jarrell at 386-676-3518 or via email Shane.Jarrell@ormondbeach.org

Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers @277-TIPS or toll-free @ 1-888-277-TIPS. Those who provide information to Crimestoppers can qualify for a reward of up to $1000.